Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 06/06/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
36

RB
Jalen
Berger

6-1 215lbs 4.58
RB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
215lbs 6-1 4.58 67 649
70.0
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Berger runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. He’s a...
7

RB
Darius
Taylor

6-0 215lbs 4.54
RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.54 9 155
83.4
The tape doesn't lie about what makes Taylor tick as a runner. When he gets downhill with conviction, this kid plays like he's still on the...
31

RB
Byron
Cardwell Jr....

6-0 215lbs 4.50
RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.50 53 550.5
74.0
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Cardwell runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. Flashes...
44

RB
Montravius
Lloyd

5-10 215lbs 4.46
RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
215lbs 5-10 4.46 63 624
62.4
He’s solid in blitz pickup, and Lloyd consistently showed the ability to anchor against bigger players. Has good burst to and through the...
10

RB
Le'Veon
Moss

6-0 215lbs 4.42
RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.42 10 158.7
82.2
Moss will immediately threaten defenses with his explosive first step and home-run hitting ability in early-down situations. The track...
24

RB
Roydell
Williams

5-10 214lbs 4.62
RB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
214lbs 5-10 4.62 49 523.5
77.0
The tape shows a decisive one-cut runner who thrives in gap schemes where he can get north-south quickly. Inside zone and power concepts...
41

RB
Jambres
Dubar

6-0 211lbs 4.35
RB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
211lbs 6-0 4.35 59 600
63.2
Dubar shows decent burst and straight-line speed to turn in big plays. He’s a natural pass catcher who can be used on screen and swing...
34

RB
LJ
Johnson Jr.

5-10 211lbs 4.33
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
211lbs 5-10 4.33 54 556
72.0
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Johnson is taking the top off a defense He’s solid in blitz pickup, and he...
42

RB
Keyjuan
Brown

5-10 210lbs 4.62
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.62 61 609
62.9
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Brown brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills....
17

RB
Isaiah
Augustave

6-2 210lbs 4.50
RB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.50 25 281
78.4
He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game. Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have...
6

RB
Justice
Haynes

5-11 210lbs 4.49
RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.49 6 92.2
83.5
Between the tackles is where Haynes will earn his NFL money. The tape shows a decisive runner with natural vision and impressive contact...
5

RB
Jaydn
Ott

6-0 210lbs 4.46
RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.46 7 106.3
83.6
Ott is a dynamic runner with home run potential every time he touches the ball, though that same aggressiveness occasionally leads to...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.